The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-03-12
EN- MEMoE M.

In Monroe, La, May 4th, 1868, was born
John Simmons and Frank Pargoud, twin
sons OF George w. and Pauline McEce.
Great rejoicings ere felt IN the house Of
the McFees over the safo arrival of their
twin boys, and the development and growth
of the sons was watched with atiectionatc
interest by the proud parents.
Years passed, and other children came to
gladden. their home, but their coming
brought not the same degree of pride that
swellcd tho hearts of tho parents on be-
holding the first fruit Of their welded love.
So much alike were these two boys in
personal appearance, that often their best
friends could not distinguish tho one from
tho other, whilc thcir devotion to each
other was cd by all who knew them.
In 1878, Death knocked at the door of the
McFees and took away the father who was
then in the very pride Of his manhood, and
later on. tho pale faced messenger called
again, and claimed the fair form of the
eldest daughter of tho house. In these
times OF sorrow and bereavement the tender,
gentle and considerate love of the twins
formed the chief solace of the heartbroken
mother, and tempered the grief of the
younger members of the household. In
early manhood John and Frank We're
favorites with all who knew them and their
popularity increased as they advanced in
years. They grew into men of lofty char
acter and noble impulses, displaying rare
qualities of intellect and heart. Their love
| for their friends was strong and enduring,
! and their genial, polished manners secured
| to themselves Il host of friends among all
classes of people.
| In choosing their professions for life, the
! brothers displayed a great difference in
| taste. Frank chose the perilous profession
of railroading. while John, adopting the
pro fession of his father, graduated with
| distinction at tho Philadelphia school Of
| Pharmacy. In the midst Of his dreams of
| earthly bliss, Death marked him as his
| victim. His close application to work and
| the excitement attending his graduating
! exercises, brought on a malady that came
near terminating fatally. The sepulchral
cough, the paliid cheek indicated too
strongly not only the nature but the issue
Of tho disease. Through this sickness he
was nurscd with tender love and devotion
| by his twin brother, and before he had
entirely recovered from the effect OF this
| illness he was called upon to mourn the
death of that beloved brother, who died on
the 23d of August, 1856, from injuries re-
ceivcd while in tho discharge of his duty
| as a conductor. From this blow John
never recovered, and after lingering for six
months he went to join his brother in tho
unknown world. For several weeks prio,
to his death, John had been on the brink OF
the dark river, almost daily and hourly
expecting summons from the other side
On the 18th day of February, 1857, his ex.
pectations were realized. lie died III a land
of strangers far from his surviving parent
and friends. Like a tired child he closed
his eyes for his last long rest, and fel
asleep TO awake in world all unknown C
) him, but in the presence Of his twin brother
and other dear ones who were waiting Il
conduct him into the presence of the blessed
Savior. who alone can be our mediator will
the Allwise, Allmerciful Father.
Though cut down in the morning Of thci
young manhood, and tho proud columns o
, their lofty hopes are thus Frustrated An,
broken the McFee boys Lest behind then